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Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Avionics Supply Chain
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Hawthorne, CA$85k - $100kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Specialist responsible for procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware for SpaceX Starship program, focusing on ownership of sourcing activities, supplier management, and alignment with technical specifications and program timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage sourcing activities across a range of supported commodities including precision machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc.), forgings, castings, and other complex manufactured parts.
  • Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
  • Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of mechanical components in support of development and production schedules.
  • Track and drive supplier performance metrics – such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost – in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Manage frequent design changes by communicating updates to the supply base, minimizing downtime and reducing lead times through proactive coordination.
  • Solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enable effective change management throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Consistently complete tasks with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness, balancing speed and accuracy to meet critical program deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduling OR 4+ years of experience in one or more of the same areas

Skills

Required:Sourcing and procurementSupplier relationship managementEngineering interpretationChange management
Nice to have:Data analysis

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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